International Network for Water and Ecosystem in Paddy Fields
Prosperity and Sustainability of Paddy Fields and Ecosystem
nd 2 Announcement
INWEPF 4th Steering Meeting and Symposium July 5-7, 2007
The Emerald Hotel Bangkok, Thailand
Hosted by Thailand INWEPF Committee
Sponsored by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Thai National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (THAICID)
Background
On March 21, 2003, the 3rd World Water Forum, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) co-organized the Ministerial Meeting on Water for Food and Agriculture. The meeting adopted the Ministerial Recommendation that addressed the three challenges, "Food security and poverty alleviation", "Sustainable water use" and "Partnership.”
In order to establish an international consortium which addresses the above three challenges, MAFF of Japan has proposed to set up an International Network for Water and Ecosystem in Paddy Fields (INWEPF), and the Informal Preparatory Meeting for the establishment of INWEPF was held in February 2004 in Tokyo. Finally, the 1st INWEPF Steering Meeting was held in Tokyo, Japan, in November 2004 and followed by the 2nd meeting in Seoul, Korea. In both the meetings, TOR (Terms of Reference) and Action Plan 2004-2006 had been established. At the 3rd INWEPF Steering Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 2006, the membership was extended to a larger number of countries and an Action Plan for 2006-2007 was adopted together with the creation of three working groups led respectively by Malaysia, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Activities
The INWEPF will provide an open platform for promoting dialogue, exchanging information and experiences, creating synergy among existing forums, strengthening capacity building, developing good practices and formulating ideas for innovative policy and management options in the field of sustainable paddy water use, conservation of environment and better governance. The strengthening of the network’s activity with the creation of three thematic working groups will increase the analytical capacity of the network as well as its production of tangible products such as guidelines and methodologies. During the symposium, the three working groups will finalize their Terms of Reference and elaborate their programmes of work.
The INWEPF steering meeting will discuss and make decisions on the organization’s administration and summarize the activities for the year 2007-2008, as well as the action plan. Among the agendas to be discussed in this 4th INWEPF Steering Meeting are as the following: z Reporting of INWEPF activities during 2006-2007 (Thailand INWEPF committee) z TOR reviewing z Preparation of Strategic Action Plan 2007-2008 z Other businesses (determination of host country for the 5th INWEPF Steering Meeting)
Proposed Outputs
• Towards Development and Formulation of Good and Common Paddy Agriculture Practices based on common understanding and experiences amongst member countries. • Identifying challenges and obstacles contributing towards achieving increased paddy yield production combined with continual environment enhancement. • To produce standard practices (An Asian Standard Manual for Paddy Agriculture). • To identify areas for Research and Development in Paddy Agriculture. • To produce a User Friendly Manual/Guidelines (created to suit member countries condition or status) for paddy farmers to implement the standard practices formed. • To assist and make available the necessary ways to obtain Infrastructures, Financial and Consultation for Paddy Agriculture farmers. • To initiate and dynamize the three thematic groups of the network.
The Steering Meeting is a managing body to make decisions on the organization’s administration and to summarize the INWEPF activities and in principal will be held once a year. For more active communication, a Virtual Meeting (VM) was open on Internet, and there will be A VM in the coming months of March to June 2007. The results of the discussion at the VM will be reported to the 4th Steering Meeting.
Working Groups (WG) were set up to discuss a specific theme, and are voluntarily organized by representatives from governments and experts. The first ad-hoc WG for Conference on water for food and Ecosystem, held in the Netherlands in February 2005, prepared a paper and contributed to the conference. The ad-hoc WG was called out for WWF 4, scheduled to in Mexico, March 2006. At the 3rd Workshop and Steering Meeting, the following working groups were created:
- WG 1: Multiple roles of Paddy Fields (Lead: INWEPF Malaysia; members: Malaysia, Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, Egypt, India, Myanmar, FAO) - WG 2: Vision, Policy and Information Dissemination on INWEPF activities and programs (Lead: INWEPF Korea; members: Korea, Japan. Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, FAO) - WG 3: Monetary Assessment and Value Adding in the Multifunctional Roles of Paddy fields (Lead: INWEPF Japan; member: Pakistan, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh, FAO) Each WG will manage a parallel session on the second day of the Symposium
Duration, Timing and Venue
The INWEPF 4th Steering Meeting and Symposium “Prosperity and Sustainability of Paddy Fields and Ecosystem” will take place at the Emerald Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Time July 5 (Thursday) July 6 (Friday) July 7 (Saturday)
08.00 Registration Registration
(08.00-09.00) (08.30-09.00)
09.00 Opening Ceremony Discussion of
(09.00-09.30) 3 WGs Coffee Break (10.30-11.00)
09.30 Keynote Speakers 1-2 (09.00-12.00)
(09.30-10.30)
10.30 Coffee Break
(10.30-11.00)
11.00 Keynote Speakers 3-4
(11.00-12.00) Field Visit
12.00 Luncheon Luncheon (09.00 – 17.00)
(12.00-13.00) (12.00-13.00)
13.00 – Symposium INWEPF
17.00 session 1 : Coffee Break (15.00-15.30) 4thSteering Meeting Coffee Break (15.00-15.30)
- Lecturer (13.00 – 17.00)
-Papers
Symposium
session 2 :
- Lecturer
-Papers
18.30 Dinner Reception of Organizing Committee
Remark : The details in program could be adjusted according to situation.
PROGRAMS IN DETAIL
Symposium Thursday 5 July, 13:00-17:00
Session 1: Water Management and other related topics (13:00-17:00)
The Improvement of the Khok Kathiam Operation and Maintenance Project by Suwattana, T., and
Dr. Mekpruksawong P. (THAILAND)
Integrated Water Management in Rice Fields by Badawi A. Tantawi, and Ghanem, S.A. (EGYPT)
Dry Season Irrigation Planning of Lam Phraplerng Irrigation Project by Suwan, P., and Vudhivanich
V. (THAILAND)
Schemes Of Water Allocation In Irrigation Systems by Renato S. Gamboa (PHILIPPINES)
The Study on the Characteristics of Paddy Field Soil and Their Implications on Water Management
by Seeboonruang U. (THAILAND)
Organizational and Water Management Improvement of Pranburi Operation and Maintenance
Project, Prachuab Khiri Khan Province by Dr. Tongkasame C., and Dr. Boonprasert S. (THAILAND)
Assessment of multi-functionality of agricultural water in Korean context by Young Deuk Kim, and
Young Hwa Kim (KOREA)
Salinity Problem of the Groundwater Use for Irrigation in the Lower Nam Kam Basin by Prof. Dr.
Ichikawa, T., Dr. Mekpruksawong, P., Trinetra, Y., Prof. Dr. Aramaki, S., Assoc. Prof. Muhtar, Q.,
and Asst. Prof. Chuenchooklin, S. (THAILAND)
Flood Mitigation Master Plan for the Chao Phraya Delta By Prof. Vongvisessomjai, S. (THAILAND)
The Study on Water Quality of the Return Flow in Lower Tap Salao Irrigation Project by
Hungspreug, N., Chooaksorn, W., and Sudcha, P. (THAILAND)
Optimization For Cash Crop Planning Using Genetic Algorithm: A Case Study Of Upper Mun Basin,
Nakhon Ratchasima Province by Patcharanuntawat, P., Dr. Bhaktikul, K., Dr. Charlie Navanugraha,
C., and Dr. Kongjun, T. (THAILAND)
Water Allocation Between Irrigation and Municipal Use by Dominador D. Pascua (PHILIPPINES)
Water Management in Paddy Fields to reduce the environmental impact on Water Quality by
Chumvong, A., and Dr. Kwanyuen, B. (THAILAND)
Session 2: Technology to Improve Irrigation and Drainage in Paddy Fields, and Sustainability of Paddy Fields and Ecosystem towards Society (13:00-17:00)
The Application of Groundwater Budget Model for the Estimation of Water Recharge Through Rice
Growing Floodplain by Dr. Mekpruksawong, P., Prof. Dr. Ichikawa, T., Asst. Prof. Chuenchooklin, S.,
and Prof. Dr. Aramaki, S. (THAILAND)
Development of GIS Software for Paddy Field Cultivation Monitoring by Chittaladakorn, S.,
Pinthong, K., and Chaemmee, M. (THAILAND)
The Application of Hydraulic Model with Geographic Information System To Create Flood Risk
Mapping In Mae Klong River by Sansena, T., And Dr. Bhaktikul, K. (THAILAND)
The River Analysis Simulation Model For The Planning Of Retention Area And Diversion Channel For
Flood Reduction In The Lower Yom’s River Basin, Thailand By Asst. Prof. Dr. Chuenchooklin, S., Dr.
Mekprugsawong, P., and Chidchob, P. (THAILAND)
Application Of Neuro-Genetic Optimizer For Sediment Forecasting In Lam Phra Phloeng Reservoir
by Iamnarongrit, T., Bhaktikul, K., Navanugraha, C., And Kongjun, T. (THAILAND)
Study on Irrigation Water Use of Three Different Types of Farm in the Ngamoeyeik Irrigation
System by Myo Zaw Zaw (MYANMAR)
Sustainable Highland Paddy Production through Farmer Participation by Sakul Moolkam, S. et al,.
(THAILAND)
Prosperity and Sustainability of Paddy Fields Eco-systems by H.P.S.Somasiri (SRI LANKA)
Water Pollution Caused by Rice Farming in Thailand by Dr. Tongkasame, C. (THAILAND)
Rice Paddies as Corridors for Conservation of Aquatic Fauna by. VARELA , R . P. a n d G A P U D , V P.
(PHILIPPINES)
Effect of organic and chemical fertilizers on acid sulfate soils management for Patumthani rice
production by Maneewan, N., and Sa-nguansubpayakorn, C. (THAILAND)
The Impact Of Long Term Flooding On Water Quality In the Chao Phraya River Basin, Thailand by
Hungspreug, N., Chooaksorn, W., and Sangchang, S. (THAILAND)
Comparison of Genetic Algorithm and WASAM model for Real Time Water Allocation: A case study
of Song Phi Nong Irrigation Project by Dr. Bhaktikul, K., Soiprasert, S., and Sombunying, W.
(THAILAND) Discussion of Workgroups Friday 6 July, 9:00-12:00
Country members and several organizations will present ideas on the following topics: Working Group1: Multiple Roles of Paddy Fields Working Group2: Vision, Policy, and Information Dissemination on INWEPF activities and programs Working Group3: Monetary Assessment and Value Adding in the Multifunctional Roles of Paddy Fields
INWEPF 4th Steering Meeting Friday 6 July, 13:00-17:00
The INWEPF steering meeting will make decisions on the organization’s administration and summarize the activities. This 4th steering meeting will consider the following agenda: Item 1 : Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Item 2 : Adopting of the Meeting Agenda Item 3 : Reporting of INWEPF activities during 2006-2007 Item 4 : Reviewing of TOR Item 5 : Report of 3 Working groups and Future Item 6 : Strategic Action Plan in 2007-2008 Item 7 : Message for APWF 2007 Item 8 : Approve the Next Host for 5th INWEPF Steering Meeting Item 9 : Other Matters
PAPER SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION GUIDELINE
Submission Dateline - Full Paper April 15, 2007 - Final Paper May 31, 2007 - Presentation June 25, 2007 Submission Template - All paper must strictly follow the instruction of paper template. - The participants can download the instruction of paper template at http://kromchol.rid.go.th/ffd/inwepf/4th/Submission%20Template.pdf Presentation - Presenters are asked to prepare slides in a MS PowerPoint or PDF format - About 20 minutes would be allotted to each presenter; 15 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for discussion. The exact time and order of the presentations will be informed in due course. - The session room will be equipped with a LCD projector, a computer and a pointer. - It is not recommend to bring your own notebook computer unless your presentation requires special software. If you bring your own notebook for presentation please inform it to the secretariat with the description of operating system.
REGISTRATION
Please register for participation using the registration form in Appendix 1. The registration form must be filled out completely and returned to secretariat no later than June 15, 2007 by fax (+662-243- 6964 or +662-241-2688) or e-mail to [email protected]. The registration is free of charge.
ACCOMMODATION
The Organizing Committee has reserved sufficient rooms at discounted conference rates to accommodate all participants.
Hotel The Emerald Hotel
Class
Room Deluxe Single/Twin Type
Rate Single 75-90 US$ per night
VAT inclusive Distance to Venue Venue Breakfast Complementary
Reservation
To make a reservation for the above hotels, please fill out the accommodation form (Appendix 2) and send it to [email protected] or fax no. 662-243-6964 or 662-241-2688 or directly send your reservation to the each hotel by email or fax.
THE EMERALD HOTEL 99/1 Ratchadapisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel. + 66 (2) 2764567 Fax + 66 (2) 276 4555-6 E-mail : [email protected] www.emeraldhotel.com
204 Ratchadapisek Rd., Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10320 Telephone: +662 694 2222 Fax: +662 694 2214 E-mail : [email protected] www.bangkok-leconcorde.swissotel.com
Siam Beverly Hotel 188 Ratchadapisek Rd., Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Thailand. Tel: +66-2-2754397 (10 Line) +66-2-2900170 (10 Line) Fax: +66-2-2754049 +66-2-2749290 Email: [email protected] http://www.siambeverly.com/OurHotel.asp
Swissotel Le Concorde
Siam Beverly Hotel
ACCESS TO VENUE FROM AIRPORT
Please see the information at: http://www.airportthai.co.th/airportnew/sun/index.asp?lang=en
Appendix 1
INWEPF 4th Steering Meeting and Symposium
Prosperity and Sustainability of Paddy Fields and Ecosystem
July 5 - 7, 2007 THAICID The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
REGISTRATION FORM Insert picture**
Please print and fill out appropriate information.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Title ___H.E___Dr.___Mr.___Ms.___Other (______) Position______First Name:______Last Name:______Organization:______Mailing Address:______City:______Zip Code:______Country:______Phone:______Fax:______Cellular Phone:______E-mail:______
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Fight No.:______Airline:______Arrival Date:______Arrival Time:______Departure Date:______DepartureTime:______Hotel Name:______
**Remark : If you can’t insert your photo in this form, please attach the photo file (Jpeg).
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: Please tick the appropriate box (es):
• Participant in the Symposium • Participant whose paper (s) is accepted by Symposium secretariat • Other (please specify)______
- Do you intend to join in field visit (free of charge) Yes No (The number of the participants is limited.) - Dietary information Vegetarian None
• REGISTRATION IS FREE OF CHARGE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. • PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM within June 15, 2007 • For more information, please contact the Secretariat Mr. Kanchadin Srapratoom Thailand INWEPF Committee Loan Project Branch Royal Irrigation Department 811 Samsen Road, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300, Thailand Tel: 662-241-2687, Fax 662-241-2688 / 662-243-6964 E-mail:[email protected]/ [email protected] www.rid.go.th/Thaicid/
INWEPF 4th Steering Meeting and Symposium Appendix 2
Prosperity and Sustainability of Paddy Fields and Ecosystem
July 5 - 7, 2007 The Emerald Hotel THAICID Bangkok, Thailand
ACCOMMODATIONS FORM Reservation Cut-off Date: June 15,
2007
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
First Name: Last Name: F Mr. F Ms
Affiliation: Country:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Check-in Date: July ( ), 2007 Check-out Date: July ( ), 2007 No. of Nights ( )
* Please fill out every column. HOTEL CHOICE
Class Hotel Room Type Rates (US$) Distance to Venue
3 stars The Emerald Hotel Deluxe Single Deluxe Twin 75-90 Venue
Superior Double Superior Twin - 4 stars Swissotel Le Concorde Opposite Venue Deluxe Double 90 5 minutes by walk 3 stars Siam Bevery Hotel Double Twin 50
* Note 1. The room rates are fixed in Thai currency. 2. The above room rates are quoted per room per night. 3. 10% service charge and 7% tax shall be included to the above room rates. 4. To secure your reservation a deposit equivalent to one night’s room charge is required. The hotel may not initially deduct a deposit payment from your credit card but may charge you the full payment at the time of check-out.
PAYMENT INFORMATION * In order to guarantee your room reservation, your credit card information must be accompanied.
Card No.: ffff ffff ffff ffff Expiration Date: ff/ff (mm/yy)
Card Type: F Visa F Master F American Express F Diners F JCB F Others ( )
Cardholder's Name: Cardholder's Signature: